Empty Nest: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Empty Nest Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
Sep 24, 1994
Rumors fly after Charley and Laverne begin spending a lot of time together, but the two swear they are just friends. Carol is excited about her new job at a local newspaper, until
Mrs. Clinton Comes to Town
Sep 24, 1994
Reporter Carol tries her best to meet Hillary Clinton, who is visiting the clinic, but only ends up getting thrown in jail along with Laverne and Charley.
Just for Laughs
Oct 1, 1994
Charley pursues a new career as a stand-up comedian and centers his whole act around making fun of Harry. Meanwhile, a mentally unstable woman befriends Laverne and Maxine battles
A Chip Off the Old Charley
Oct 8, 1994
Charley discovers he has a son, who is a 17-year-old flautist. Carol fills in for Laverne at the clinic and tries to put a damper on Maxine's smoking.
The Woman Who Came to Dither
Oct 15, 1994
Sophia, who is fed up with the strict Shady Pines manager, moves in with the Westons. Carol tries to help with the problem and ends up bringing all the retirement home residents to
Carol Gets a Raise
Oct 22, 1994
Carol wants career advancement and ends up in a compromising position with her boss. Meanwhile, Maxine fills in for Harry and speaks at an elementary school.
The Courtship of Carol's Father
Dec 3, 1994
When Harry wishes his ex-girlfriend well on her new marriage, the woman realizes she still has feelings for him. Carol tries to set Harry up with a lounge singer.
The Tinker Grant
Dec 3, 1994
When the clinic applies for a grant, a man comes to evaluate their request and leaves his notebook behind, which Maxine reads. Charley seeks Sophia's help when trying to impress an
Would You Believe . . .
Dec 17, 1994
Harry is attracted to the minister Charley is dating. Meanwhile, Maxine buys Laverne's beloved truck.
Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Pain
Dec 17, 1994
Maxine gets unwanted attention when dating a television weatherman. Carol and Charley make a bet: He can't mooch from the Westons for one week, and she can't call Harry ""Daddy"" f
Single White Male
Jan 7, 1995
Charley is uncomfortable when he finds out his new roommate is gay. Meanwhile, Maxine joins Harry's golf group.
Dear Aunt Martha
Jan 14, 1995
Carol tries to pick up a man who wrote to the newspaper's advice column, but has trouble picking him out of a crowd. Harry's old navy sparring partner shows up with a score to sett
Goodbye Charley
Jan 21, 1995
After a death, Charley feels depressed about his own mortality and fears no one will miss him when he's gone, so Carol tries to boost his morale and helps him stage his own funeral
Family Practice
Jan 28, 1995
Maxine agrees to take care of a patient's children while the lady has gall bladder surgery. Sophia invites Harry to a Shady Pines square dance.
Grandma, What Big Eyes You Have
Feb 4, 1995
Harry is attracted to a woman he meets in the park, but soon finds out she is married. Laverne keeps a parrot at the office while waiting for it's owner to claim it, which annoys M
Feelings, Whoa Whoa Whoa, Feelings
Feb 25, 1995
Laverne is afraid to reveal her true feelings for her visiting friend Matt, and becomes jealous when Carol asks him to dinner. Charley poses for a nude layout in a magazine.
And Kevin Makes Three
Mar 4, 1995
Carol is jealous over Kevin's quick bonding with Scotty. Harry and Maxine help Laverne learn to speak Spanish.
Harry Weston: Man's Best Friend
Mar 18, 1995
Harry becomes Carol's boss' new best friend, which makes Charley jealous. Laverne auditions for a commercial in which she'll play the voice of a cartoon owl.
The Ex-Files
Mar 18, 1995
Carol is afraid her relationship with Kevin is over when she meets his beautiful intelligent ex-wife. Meanwhile, Charley sues Harry when he gets sick after eating some old Chinese
Stand By Your Man
Mar 25, 1995
Constant interruptions frustrate Laverne's relationship with Matt, prompting her to go out with Maxine, Charley, and his friend Bud (who she ""hits it off"" with). Harry meets a wo
My Pal Valy-Val
Jun 10, 1995
Carol goes off looking for a friend and ends up stopping a woman from committing suicide. Harry goes on a survival camping trip to be alone, but Charley tags along. A psychic opens
Remembrance of Clips Past
Jun 17, 1995
While at Laverne's going-away party, the gang remembers old times as she prepares to get married and move back to Hickory.
Life Goes On (1)
Apr 29, 1995
When the clinic closes due to an asbestos problem, Laverne persuades Maxine to go to Hickory with her to help plan her wedding, which Laverne's mother is going overboard with. Mean
Life Goes On (2)
Apr 29, 1995 · 30 min
With the gang fretting over Laverne's elopement, Kevin comes to see Carol and the two decide to get married with Laverne's father performing the ceremony. Laverne and Matt return u